If you have performed a clean install of the Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit), please ensure that all original Windows XP device drivers from the Sony support site have been installed on the computer.

It is not necessary to revert to the original Windows XP drivers if you have properly installed updates from the Sony support site.

If you have performed a clean install of the Windows XP operating system, please ensure all required drivers are installed. A link to the requied drivers is available in the You May Need This section above.

Use Windows Update to make sure you have installed all available Windows XP updates including Windows XP SP3 (Service Pack 3).

During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.

To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.

It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download and Installation Instructions

To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.

Download the SOAOTH-00197575-XP.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).

Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SOAOTH-00197575-XP.EXE file to begin the installation.

At the "Smartwi Connection Utility" screen, click "Next".

At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.

At the "Destination Folder" screen, if desired, you may change the destination folder, then click "Next" to continue.

Download Files

Unless stated otherwise, this file must be installed BEFORE the SmartWi™ Connection Utility in order for it to work properly.

If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page.

Sony® Shared Library This update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media.

Sony® Notebook Utilities This update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

Gobi™ UNDP-1 ImageThis update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media.

VZAccess Manager UtilityThis update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media.

Qualcomm® Wireless HS-USB Modem 9222 DriverThis update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media.